Starvation

Aitkin County

Near East Lake

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Black CrappieExcellent · 78Yellow PerchGood · 58Northern PikeAverage · 41

A 67-acre lake near East Lake in Aitkin County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1973.

Fish Species (7)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 78

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.29 lbs

Catch rate: 15.0 per gill net · typical 1–3.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 16, 1973	15.00	-	0.29 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 16, 1973	2.25	-	0.31 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 58

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 1–10.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 16, 1973	2.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 41

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.77 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 3.5–8.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 16, 1973	3.00	-	1.77 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Poor · 11

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.05 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 9.5–57.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 16, 1973	0.25	-	0.05 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (3)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Good · 66

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.62 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 16, 1973	10.00	-	0.27 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 16, 1973	1.00	-	0.62 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Good · 62

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.55 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 16, 1973	2.00	-	1.55 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 46

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.47 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per trap net · typical 2.7–13.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 16, 1973	2.00	-	0.40 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 16, 1973	3.25	-	0.47 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 16, 1973Bullheads are predominant.

Bullheads are predominant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Starvation?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Bluegill in Starvation. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Starvation?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Starvation. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Starvation?

Starvation has a maximum depth of 32 feet and a mean depth of 12 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Starvation last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Starvation is from 1973. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Starvation have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Starvation in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Starvation?

No — Starvation has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.